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SWMO Largest Juneteenth Celebration
June 15 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
In 2023, Community Partnership of the Ozarks, in collaboration with the NAACP of Springfield, offered the first city-wide Juneteenth weekend celebration.
Multiple members of our public and private sector companies joined in the planning and coordination of the event.
The results were a weekend of events and celebration topped off by a concert with Grammy Award nominees Nappy Roots! Community members and visitors from across our region joining us for the celebration.
This year are planning for bigger and better in 2024!
As Springfield continues to strive towards equity and inclusion for all historically marginalized in our community, it is only fitting that we continue to celebrate this important holiday to the best of our ability.
Community Partnership of the Ozarks has a mission to facilitate and promote the building of resilient children, healthy families, and strong neighborhoods & communities through collaboration, programming, and resource development. Collaborating with the NAACP on growing the Juneteenth celebration aligns with our mission.
The NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. Their dedicated workers, organizers, leaders, and members continue to work for social justice for all Americans. They have carried the annual planning of the Juneteenth celebration in Springfield Missouri for nearly a decade.
Our partnership on the Annual Citywide Juneteenth Celebration is a testament to Springfield’s strong culture of collaboration.
